To tuck or not to tuck? That is the question.
Tucking in Shirts
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Depends on the shirt (cue everyone sarcastically saying "thanks for that answer"). OK, for button down shirts, and I would say specifically OCBDs there are shirts designed to be untucked:
And ones designed to be tucked:
The ones designed to be untucked will be shorter and more fitted at the bottom (personally I like it when the "bib" at the bottom sort of separates). The "tucked" ones are longer and probably a little less fitted (think a suit dress shirt). The longer length keeps them tucked in, just as trying to keep a shirt designed to be untucked tucked in always leads to them coming out.
As for polo shirts, I always think whomever is wearing them tucked in is sneaking off to play a round of golf, like in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
And ones designed to be tucked:
The ones designed to be untucked will be shorter and more fitted at the bottom (personally I like it when the "bib" at the bottom sort of separates). The "tucked" ones are longer and probably a little less fitted (think a suit dress shirt). The longer length keeps them tucked in, just as trying to keep a shirt designed to be untucked tucked in always leads to them coming out.
As for polo shirts, I always think whomever is wearing them tucked in is sneaking off to play a round of golf, like in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Depends on the shirt (cue everyone sarcastically saying "thanks for that answer"). OK, for button down shirts, and I would say specifically OCBDs there are shirts designed to be untucked:
And ones designed to be tucked:
The ones designed to be untucked will be shorter and more fitted at the bottom (personally I like it when the "bib" at the bottom sort of separates). The "tucked" ones are longer and probably a little less fitted (think a suit dress shirt). The longer length keeps them tucked in, just as trying to keep a shirt designed to be untucked tucked in always leads to them coming out.
As for polo shirts, I always think whomever is wearing them tucked in is sneaking off to play a round of golf, like in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Thanks. Any insights on the great T-shirt tucked in debate?
I thought it was interesting JT on the VMA's had an untucked shirt with a jacket.
The pictures above: to me the shirts are too long and look silly un-tucked. Especially the top. Tuck that shirt in with a cool belt unitil you get a better fit The second is more fitted but the shirt should come down to the top or mid crotch, any longer and the shirt looks silly. It should be tight to your abs no flapping wavy fabric. I think the straight cut bottom looks better than the scalloped cut. T shirts untucked and short and tight on the arm not a flapping sleeve. Every Jerbroney that goes out with their jeans, dress shoes and untucked long un fitted shirts looks silly and so common, I just hate the look. A nice fitting short shirt untucked works better. It is more about the fit and look as a whole than one element of in or out. You can rock it either way or look like your are trying to hard (which is most common because people don't pay attention to the real details). "Oh untucked is in style", no the type of shirt matters, tighter in the arms and cut to the arm pits, slimmed down by the abs and shorter.
The pictures above: to me the shirts are too long and look silly un-tucked. Especially the top. Tuck that shirt in with a cool belt unitil you get a better fit The second is more fitted but the shirt should come down to the top or mid crotch, any longer and the shirt looks silly. It should be tight to your abs no flapping wavy fabric. I think the straight cut bottom looks better than the scalloped cut. T shirts untucked and short and tight on the arm not a flapping sleeve. Every Jerbroney that goes out with their jeans, dress shoes and untucked long un fitted shirts looks silly and so common, I just hate the look. A nice fitting short shirt untucked works better. It is more about the fit and look as a whole than one element of in or out. You can rock it either way or look like your are trying to hard (which is most common because people don't pay attention to the real details). "Oh untucked is in style", no the type of shirt matters, tighter in the arms and cut to the arm pits, slimmed down by the abs and shorter.
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I thought I was the only one and a few select paisans who used the term "Jerbroney". Outstanding. Thanks for the input thus far men.
Untucked shirts with suits seems to me a very recent fashion thing, which is fine by me, but I do not think I am going to be doing it.
I agree there is a tradition for OCBD shirts to sometimes we worn untucked or even open.
I think my kids would argue that these days most casual shirts are worn untucked, and to tuck in, say, a polo shirt in casual wear is to take a chance on looking pretty nerdly and unfashionable, which does not necessarily stop me.
I wear my golf shirts tucked in when I play golf because the "better" country clubs require that, and thus it seems to me that is the way they are supposed to be worn and I want to appear as if I know what I am doing. <g>
Otherwise, I have come to be a shirt tale out kind of guy, especially when wearing shorts.
Not sure how I feel about the tee shirt-like shirt under a suit coat or sports coat, although it seems to me untucked is more likely to be right as it is something like a sweater.
One of the panelists on Anthony Jeselnik's show had a funny retort recently when, in response to some quip, AJ said "I don't use props." The panelist came back with "You don't? What do you call that tee shirt with a shirt thing you always wear?"
I agree there is a tradition for OCBD shirts to sometimes we worn untucked or even open.
I think my kids would argue that these days most casual shirts are worn untucked, and to tuck in, say, a polo shirt in casual wear is to take a chance on looking pretty nerdly and unfashionable, which does not necessarily stop me.
I wear my golf shirts tucked in when I play golf because the "better" country clubs require that, and thus it seems to me that is the way they are supposed to be worn and I want to appear as if I know what I am doing. <g>
Otherwise, I have come to be a shirt tale out kind of guy, especially when wearing shorts.
Not sure how I feel about the tee shirt-like shirt under a suit coat or sports coat, although it seems to me untucked is more likely to be right as it is something like a sweater.
One of the panelists on Anthony Jeselnik's show had a funny retort recently when, in response to some quip, AJ said "I don't use props." The panelist came back with "You don't? What do you call that tee shirt with a shirt thing you always wear?"
ya i think it really depends on the shirt, some dress shirts just look horrible if you don't tuck them in, but other button downs are ok. I will tuck in a polo shirt depending on who im with and where I am at. If i am at some sort of more casual work function, i will tuck in my polos, but if im out with friends i dont bother. If im at a casual enough outing where i can wear a t shirt, its usually casual enough that it doesnt need to be tucked in. btw I dont believe in this whole trendy t-shirt because its fashionable thing. T shirts are always casual, no matter what print on it doesnt dress it up a bit.
I always tuck in. Untucked looks sloppy and disheveled.
I mostly wear guayaberas, certainly not an ocbd that can or should be tucked in...
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Guayaberas always stay out for sure.
Depends on if you need to cover your iwb carry then a little larger shirt untucked.
I have button down shirts that are finished at the bottom and designed to be untucked, goes great with jeans or date night clothing where im not trying to be over dressed but still want to look nice, most of my button down shirts go to work and get tucked in there
All depends on the shirt and the occasion IMHO. Usually jeans and untucked is fine. But if your wearing slacks/khakis they need to be tucked.
Basically, with;
Dress shirt (suits, slacks, black-tie ect...), - tucked
Casual (with a tucked t-shirt underneath), - untucked
"Let them see you and not the [shirt]. That should be secondary". Cary Grant
Dress shirt (suits, slacks, black-tie ect...), - tucked
Casual (with a tucked t-shirt underneath), - untucked
This.
Thirded.
At work, tuck it in. Anywhere else, your choice.
Shirt tails go inside your trousers, but outside your underpants.
P.S. If the tails of your smart shirts are short enough to even consider wearing on the outside, then the manufacturer is a cheapskate. Please don't buy from them again.
P.S. If the tails of your smart shirts are short enough to even consider wearing on the outside, then the manufacturer is a cheapskate. Please don't buy from them again.
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